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A Monster Calls 2016

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★ 7.3/10 · 3,595 votes PG-13 FantasyAdventureFamily Released
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What is A Monster Calls?

"A Monster Calls" is a film that tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who is dealing with difficult circumstances in his life. The boy encounters an ancient tree monster who becomes a source of guidance and support for him.

Type
Film
Year
2016
Status
Released
Runtime
108 minutes
Release date
Oct 7, 2016
Original language
EN
Origin
Spain, United States of America
Studios
River Road Entertainment, Participant, Apaches Films
Budget
$43,000,000
Revenue
$47,309,313
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure, Family
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"A Monster Calls" is a film that tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who is dealing with difficult circumstances in his life. The boy encounters an ancient tree monster who becomes a source of guidance and support for him. The film explores the challenges that the boy faces, including the impact of his mother's illness on his life. The boy is also experiencing difficulties at school, where he is being bullied. The ancient tree monster helps the boy to cope with these challenges and find a way to deal with the emotional pain he is experiencing. The film focuses on the complex emotions and relationships that are a part of the boy's life, and the ways in which he navigates these challenges with the help of the monster.

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Should you watch it?

“A twelve-year-old boy encounters an ancient tree monster to help him cope.”

Reasons to watch
  • features an ancient tree monster
  • explores coping with life challenges
Keep in mind
  • involves a terminal illness
  • deals with bullying

Watch it if you want to see a story about a boy facing a terminal illness and bullies.

The film deals with heavy themes including terminal illness and bullying.

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Frequently asked questions

When was A Monster Calls released in the US?

It was released on 12/23/2016 in the US.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.

What genres are associated with the film?

The film is associated with fantasy, adventure, family, and drama genres.

Who is the main character?

The main character is a 12-year-old boy named Conor.

What helps Conor cope in the story?

Conor encounters an ancient tree monster that helps him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied.